The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting for a Communications and Events Officer to help raise the profile of our work and connect with diverse audiences across Scotland.

In this varied and fast-paced role, you will lead the planning and delivery of accessible online and in-person events, support communications campaigns, create engaging content for digital and social media platforms, and help showcase the impact of the ALLIANCE’s programmes and activities. You will also contribute to media relations, website management, video and digital content creation, and the production of reports and promotional materials.

Essential

• Experience of administering, developing and overseeing events
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating events
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of engaging with people in interactive and creative ways
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and non-discrimination
• Strong understanding of accessibility issues
• Ability to work effectively and innovatively as part of a team
• IT skills in word processing, email, internet and databases
• Social media proficiency, particularly Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Understanding of the effect of long term conditions on people’s lives
• Experience of attracting sponsorship

As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:

• 210 hours annual leave pro rata (equivalent of 30 days)
• 91 hours public holiday that can be taken flexibly pro rata (equivalent of 13 days)
• 24.5 hours additional leave between Christmas Eve and New Year pro rata (equivalent of 3.5 days)
• Contributory pension scheme 6%
• Annual incremental increase in salary (until top of grade)
• Flexible working (formal and informal)
• Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Time off in lieu
• Cycle Scheme
• Bike storage
• Carer Positive Employer
• Disability Confident Employer
• Up to 35 hours (pro rata) paid carers leave per annum
• Up to 35 hours (pro rata) paid special leave per annum
• Up to 70 hours (pro rata) paid compassionate leave per annum
• Paid day off to move house
• Employee forum

The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.

The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

PVG Scheme membership is required for this post.

About Hwupenyu Health & Wellbeing Project

Hwupenyu Health & Wellbeing Project SCIO provides culturally sensitive HIV prevention, support, and wellbeing services to Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities across Greater Glasgow. Our work focuses on improving access to information, prevention services, treatment support, and therapeutic interventions while addressing the unique challenges faced by diverse communities.

We are committed to empowering women, families, and communities by promoting inclusion, reducing inequalities, and ensuring that people affected by HIV and related health issues can access the support they need in a safe and respectful environment.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Outreach Manager to lead our engagement and outreach activities within BME communities across Greater Glasgow.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting women to have their voices heard by decision-makers on issues affecting their lives, families, and communities. They will raise awareness of the support, services, and activities available through Hwupenyu and partner organisations, while developing trusted relationships with community members and leaders.

The Outreach Manager will work collaboratively with statutory, health, and third-sector organisations to ensure women and families receive appropriate support and are connected to relevant services. The role also involves supporting the strategic development of the organisation through reporting, stakeholder engagement, and contribution to governance activities.

Join Our Team as an Outreach Development Officer

Are you passionate about supporting people with a spinal cord injury across Scotland? Do you have the confidence, coordination skills, and compassion to lead a small team and build meaningful connections?

Spinal Injuries Scotland is looking for a dynamic and proactive Outreach Development Officer to lead and coordinate our national peer support service. You’ll be responsible for overseeing our peer support team, developing networks across health and third sector services, and ensuring that people living with a spinal cord injury receive timely, relevant, and compassionate support.

You’ll also help deliver our Smart Tech programme, support data reporting for funders and internal use, and play a key role in shaping how we reach and support underrepresented areas across the country. This is a fast-paced, varied role with real scope to make a lasting difference.

Join Our Team as a Peer Support Advisor for Glasgow and the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit

Do you have lived experience of a spinal cord injury and are passionate about supporting others?

Spinal Injuries Scotland is looking for a Peer Support Advisor to join our team based in the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit, Glasgow, to support patients, their families, and friends to help come to terms with a spinal cord injury.

You will build and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, NHS staff and partner organisations, delivering person-centred peer support and provide insight into the process of recovery through sharing of experience in a positive way.

This will be a permanent appointment to a varied role where you will be a key member of a small team supported by a backroom office of professionals. You will be the face of Spinal Injuries Scotland, helping people at a time of real need, with scope to make a lasting positive difference to their lives